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HPS Diana The Diva Q-100037 shown by Kane Skopp winning the Summer Sizzler Western Pleasure Feature Maiden Futurity 2025 with Mark Webster
Maiden Western Pleasure Futurity, and she has since demonstrated her versatility in Hunter Under Saddle.
Continuing her contribution to the program, Diana was bred to Do A Double Take via embryo transfer, with her first foal due in October. Recently sold to Tracey and Ric Hutchinson, she will continue her show career while leaving a lasting legacy within the Heriot Park program.
Attention now turns to her younger half brother, Boston, who the Websters hope will emerge as their next stud colt. With bloodlines that include Best Tee Time, Man What A Diva, and Machine Made, he represents the next generation of their breeding vision and has the potential to make a significant contribution to the Australian Quarter Horse gene pool.
Behind every successful program is a strong support network, and the Websters are quick to acknowledge those who have played a role in their journey. Natasha’ s lifelong experience particularly in breeding and raising young horses, has been instrumental. Over the years, they have worked with a number of respected trainers including Tim French, Dave Caleo, Will Hupp, Kyle and Kristy Mobberley, Tyler Pearson, Carolyn Johnson and Taj Carson.
In Australia, Kane and Holly Skopp have had a particularly strong influence, especially in the development of their futurity horses.
Their experiences in the United States have also been significant, particularly their relationship with the late Bruce Walquist. Together, they campaigned their mare Who Invited Lazy(“ Sadie”) across the USA, with various family members taking turns showing her. Walquist also mentored their daughter Lucy when she qualified for the AQHA Youth World Show in Oklahoma nearly a decade ago, an experience the family still holds close.
Today, Sadie resides with them in Cobbitty, having produced four outstanding foals. Recently returned to work, she is set to re-enter the show pen alongside her first foal, Betty, who will soon begin her under-saddle career.
While their journey has been rewarding, it has not been without challenges. The cost of competing, combined with Australia’ s vast distances and limited access to futurity trainers and major shows particularly near Sydney can make progress difficult. Despite this,
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